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Healthy Connections is published by

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Welcome toHealthy ConnectionsFrom he Presiden/CEO

A

t Winona Health, we are pursuing an

agenda of change that will lead the way

in transforming how we deliver community

healthcare. But our agenda is grounded in our

commitment to this community and our family,

friends and neighbors. Our goal is to expand the

options available for you to access healthcare

services and information, therefore putting you

in the driver seat for your care. We believe we

can reach this goal by supporting one of our key

delivery systemsour primary care physicians*

with online and technological resources.

Winona Health is ahead of many healthcareproviderslarge and smallwith our integrated electronic medical record,

linking the communitys physician clinics with the hospital system. In addition,

Winonas Health Online resources allow registered users to view key parts of

their medical record, send secured messages to their physician, and even

conduct an electronic physician visit.

While these new electronic systems will provide greater information and

resources to all of us who are healthcare consumers, I place a very high value

on one of the constants of healthcare: our primary care physicians. They

provide a central point of contact for us regarding our overall health status

and needs. No matter where I seek healthcare servicesfor basic colds and flu

to specialty caremy primary care physician is my most important resource.

I have great peace of mind knowing that I have a physician who has all the

pieces to my puzzle and is advocating on my behalf.

Our challenge, thenas both a healthcare system and a healthcare

consumer!is balancing our adoption of new ways to deliver healthcare while

recognizing our need for the expertise of our primary care physicians. The online

resources and tools provide additional help for us as we work to adopt healthier

lifestyles. But our primary care physicians are the foundation of the excellent

healthcare we enjoy today. We are blessed to have both in our community!

Rachelle H. Schultz

President/CEO

* The termprimary care physicians refers to family practice, internal medicine

pediatrics and obstetrics/gynecology physicians.

Rachelle H. Schulz

In this issue...2 From the President/CEO3 Winona Health celebrates women

4 Mothers health influences

daughters path

5 Kidney disease & organ donation

6 e-Health visits provide convenience

7 Home Care option can mean home

sweet home

8 Early correction means a bright future

9 Allergy relief for your eyes

10 Exercise enhances kids health

12 Community comments

13 Staff news

14 Foundation & Auxiliary news

15 Clip-and-save directory

16 Calendar

On the cover: Ophthalmologist Laurel

Quinn, MD (right) examines the eyes of

Angelina Morrell, who sits in the lap of her

mom, Kesala.


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Please join us for Winona Health Celebrates Women, aspecial morning filled with learning and laughter.This event is devoted to women. Learn how you can take

better care of yourself as you take care of others.

Saturday, April 28atKryzskoCommons,EastHall,WinonaStateUniversityCampus

88:45 a.m. Registration

8:459:30 a.m. Breakfast and featured speaker Katy Smith

9:35 a.m. Informational booths open and free health

screenings offered by Winona Health,

Winona Clinic and Family Medicine of

Winona1010:45 a.m. Breakout Sessions featuring womens

health issues

11:15-noon Breakout Sessions featuring womens

health issues

Registration is required as seating is limited. Registration

is all-inclusive: $15 if registered in advance, $20 after

April 20 and at the door (as space is available). For more

information and to register, please use the form below or

call 507.457.4161.

As part of this special event, were also encouraging

donations for the Womens Resource Center to help victims

of domestic and sexual violence. Please note that donations

must be new and may include:

Keynote Speaker: Katy SmithKaty is a certified trainer and

licensed teacher who will leave youre-energized and recommitted

to your life tasks. Through the

power of story, Katy helps us

discover that its the little things

that make a difference.

Katy Smiths down-to-earth yet

uplifting and lively talks have touched the hearts and

opened the minds of people of all ages, backgrounds

and experiences.

Winona Health celebrates women

Soap

Diapers

Combs and brushes

Toothbrushes

Shampoo/conditioner

Lotions

Deodorant

Registration:Winona Health Celebrates WomenRegister early, as space is limited! Earlybirdregistration

deadlineisFriday,April20.Cost for the event is $15 per

person, which includes breakfast, presentation by keynote

speaker Katy Smith, health screenings and educationalhandouts. (Cost after April 20 will be $20.)

If you have questions, please contact Community Relations at

507.457.4161 or [email protected].

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In February 2005, Christy Wheeler began dialysis atWinona Health while praying for a kidney donor.

Christys daughter, Kelli Wheeler, was already studying to

become a nurse. She was excited about working with a

medical team to save lives, but she realized a greater joy

would be spending time caring for her mother and others

needing dialysis.

Undergoing dialysis was a tough experience for my mom,

said Kelli. Dialysis was something I hadnt yet learned

about in my nursing program, but it looked really interesting,

busy and fast-paced. I was fascinated by how they could

basically take your blood out, filter it and put it back in

less than four hours. While her mom was in dialysis, Kelli

began training to be a dialysis technician.

As a nursing student, I had a lot of respect for the clinical

staff at Winona Health. The positive attitude of the doctors,

nurses and patients who were dealing with a sad or

challenging situation still smiling was encouraging to me,

said Kelli.

In March 2006, about a year after starting dialysis, Christyreceived a kidney transplant. Her son-in-law was the donor.

Today, she is feeling great and enjoying life, and she is proud

of her daughters decision to become a dialysis technician.

I believe this is what Kelli is cut out for, said Christy. She

has that ability to provide special care, and she is one of a

kind, and it was encouraging to see her across the room

while I was receiving dialysis.

In addition to working in the Dialysis Unit, Kelli is now

working toward her LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) degree

at MN Southeast Tech and plans to go on to earn her RN(Registered Nurse) degree.

Working at Winona Health is the highlight of my day.

In the Dialysis Unit, staff and patients feel like family, and

we are all excited when someone learns that theyre getting

a kidney, Kelli said. I love my work, and I will do about

anything to make a patients day or to make someone smile.

Mothershealthinfluencesdaughterspath

Kelli Wheeler, LPN cares for her mom Chris Wheeler in Winona Healhs Dialsis Uni. M mom and I are ver closeshe is

m bes friend, said Kelli. Chris had a kidne ransplan in 2006 and is doing well.


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Early detection can help prevent the progression of kidneydisease. As kidney disease progresses, it causesacceleration of cardiovascular disease (heart disease, stroke

and hypertension) and can lead to kidney failure, which

requires dialysis or a kidney transplant to maintain life, said

Dennis Nolan, MD, medical director of Winona Healths

Dialysis Unit and internal medicine physician at Winona Clinic.

When kidneys stop functioning effectively, dialysis treatments

are used to filter toxins from the blood. In 2006, Winona

Healths Dialysis Unit provided treatments to more than 40

people each week. In addition:

82 total people were served

6,252 dialysis treatments were done

9 dialysis patients received kidney transplants

Winona Healths Dialysis Unit currently has two people on

the waiting list for a kidney. (See box below.)

Dr. Nolan recommends individuals with any of the following

risk factors be tested for kidney disease:

diabetes

high blood pressure

a family history of kidney disease

over the age of 60

To learn more about kidney disease, talk with your primary

care physician; visit the special KidsHealth section of our

website at www.winonahealth.org/kidshealth; or visit the

National Kidney Foundation at www.kidney.org.

Early detection is key in treating kidney disease

April is Donate Life MonthOrgan transplants offer patients a chance to live healthy,

productive, normal lives. An organ donors gift can mean a

world of difference to a persons family, friends and community.

In an effort to ease the organ shortage in the United States, the

National Kidney Foundation is challenging all Americans to

sign organ donor cards and share their wishes with their families.

Did ou know?Organ donation is a gift and there is no cost to the

donor family.One organ donor can save the lives of eight people.

If you would like to make your commitment to organ

donation known to your family, you may use the donor cards

at the right. For more information and to register to be an

organ donor, visit www.shareyourlife.organd choose your

state of residence. Youll find specific information about

becoming an organ donor in your state.

Give this card to a family member as a reminder of your decision to savelives through organ donation.

This card is to inform you that I would like to be an organ donor

at the time of my death. Because my familys permission is

necessary for organ donation to take place, please see that my

decision is carried out. Thank you for respecting my wishes.

________________________________________________Signature

Family Witness Card

Becoming an organ donor is easy. Its as simple as telling your family of yourdecision.Keep this card as a reminder of your decision to help save lives.

I, __________________________________, would like to be an

organ donor at the time of my death. I have told my family my

decision and understand that their permission is necessary for organ

donation to take place. I have asked my family to honor my wishes.

These family members are witnesses of my commitment to organ donation:

Witness __________________________________________

Witness __________________________________________

Organ dOnOr Card

When kidney disease progresses,

it...can lead to kidney failure, which

requires dialysis or a

kidney transplant

to maintain life.

Dennis Nolan, MD

Dialsis Uni Medical Direcor



If you see a primarycare physician ateither Family Medicine

of Winona or Winona

Clinic, you now have

the option of conducting

an e-Health visit for

yourself or your

dependent children.

An e-Health visit isa convenient way to

take care of some of

the non-emergency

healthcare issues youd

typically address in

an office visit, noted Janice Turek, RN, Winona Healths

e-Health specialist. For example, if one of your children

recently tested positive for strep throat and your other

child begins exhibiting symptoms, a prescription for that

child may be obtained via an e-Health visit. An e-Health

visit is much more convenient than scheduling anotherappointment and making the trip to the office.

Who can conduct an e-Health visit? Anyone who sees a

primary care provider at Winona Clinic or Family Medicine

of Winona* and is a Winonas Health Online registered

and validated user can conduct an e-Health visit. Winonas

Health Online is a secure, password-protected portal

through which validated users also may view portions of

their medical record. Many health plans cover e-Health visits

just as they cover office visits with a flat co-pay.

Winona Health is among the first healthcare systems in the

country to offer e-Health visits. Our early commitment

to using technology has made this option possible. Many

healthcare organizations are just beginning to lay the

groundwork, said Turek.

William Davis, MD, at Family Medicine of Winona, stated

that e-Health visits are convenient for everyonefrom business

travelers to busy parents. Of course not all healthcare

issues can be addressed through an e-Health visit. But when

patients and their physicians find it appropriate, e-Healthvisits are an effective and convenient option, he explained.

Winonas Health Online is a free service. For more

information, visit winonahealthonline.org. For more

about e-Health visits, contact your primary care clinic:

Family Medicine of Winona*: 507.454.5050 ext. 610

Winona Clinic*: Patient Services, 507.457.7646

Cantgetaway?e-Healthvisitsprovideaconvenientoption

Its easy to register!Go to winonahealthonline.org and click on

New Member Regisraion

Complete the information

When its convenient for you, call or visit your clinic

to let them know youd like to be validated on

Winonas Health Online.

Winonas Health Online is a free service. For moreinformation, visit winonahealthonline.org.

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William Davis, MD, responds o

an e-Visi reques from a paien.

* Family Medicine of Winona and Winona Clinic are independentphysician clinics.

Patient comments about e-Health visits:

I was pleased with using e-Health for a doctors visit

because of the time it saved me. I would have had to

come to Winona from Arcadia to see the doctor well

knowing that I had a sinus infection as Ive had them

many times before.

My visit was as good as it would have been with a regular

office visit and it was so convenient for me...The e-visit

saved me an hour of driving, plus the time it would have

taken at the doctors office. I am an online-type of person

as I do much of my banking, paying bills, reserving airline

tickets, etc. So, I love the ease of the computer and the

e-visit is just one more way my life is better.

Noreen Haines

Arcadia, WI


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Doloris Martin enjoys being in her home and values herindependence. But without the help of her home healthnurse and home health aide, Id probably be in a nursing

home, she said.

Kathy Kujak, a Winona Heath home health aide, visits

Mrs. Martin twice a week. Kathy has been coming for

about two years, and we get along so well, said Mrs. Martin.

She noted that Kathy helps her with activities such as

showering, changing bedding, vacuuming, dusting, and

sometimes even a little cooking. Just knowing that someoneis going to come and do these things so that I can stay at

home has been so helpful.

Nancy Dornfeld, RN, oversees Mrs. Martins home care

services and provides skilled nursing care. Our clients are

more comfortable staying in their own

homes, and its so rewarding to help,

said Nancy. I also enjoy seeing

improvements in their health.

Winona Health Home Care staff

provides homemaker services, such ashousekeeping and meal preparation,

and home health aide services, such as

helping with bathing and exercising.

Skilled nursing services include wound

care, intravenous therapy, disease and

medication education, drawing blood,

setting up medications and surgery

aftercare.

In addition, physical and occupational

therapists can conduct fall/safety

assessments, gait/ambulation training,

review safety around the home, provide

instruction in daily living skills, help

with pain control and provide

lymphedema treatments.

With a coverage area extending to a

35-mile or 45-minute radius of Winona,

including seven counties in Minnesota

and Wisconsin, Winona Health Home Care staff helps indi-

viduals live at home months or years longer with supportive

care. They also can help people transition from hospitals or

nursing homes back to their own home.

Mrs. Martin plans to live in her home for as long as possible.

Between my family and home health care, I get along very

well, she said.

Winona Health Home Care received national recognition

from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)

as a top 10%, best practice agency for preventing rehospital-

ization of patients admitted to its home care program.

For more information about Winona Health Home Care,

call 507.457.4468 or visit winonahealth.org.

HomeCareoptioncanmeanhomesweethome

Kah Kujak(left), a Winona Healh home aide, and Nanc Dornfeld (right), RN,

visi wih Doloris Marin in her home. Kah has been helping in Mrs. Marins

home for wo ears, while Nanc coordinaes Home Healh visis.



Like most mothers, Kesala Morrell checked her newbornover from head to toe. From the very beginning, I feltlike something with her eyes was not quite right, she said.

And if you feel like something is not right with your child,

you have to check it out.

Kesala kept a close watch on Angelinas eyes. Sometimes

her eyes would cross, especially when she was tired. But I

learned that wasnt uncommon in babies. When I took

her for a check up at nine months, I pursued it with our

physician, and he referred us to Dr. Quinn.

Laurel Quinn, MD, is a new Winona area ophthalmologist

practicing in Winona Healths Eye Care Center. How does

she test a babys vision? For young children, part of the

vision assessment is observation of their behavior, Dr. Quinn

explained. Beyond that, there are various ways to assess

whether a child prefers the vision in one eye over the other.

We also can look for predisposing risk factors for why a child

might prefer the vision in one eye over the other.

In Angelinas case, her very observant mother noticed a

tendency for eye misalignment.

Angelinas eyes cross occasionallyprobably a sign of

amblyopia, said Dr. Quinn. She is significantly more

hyperopic (far-sighted) in one eye than the other, which

puts her at risk for amblyopia, and crossing can occur

secondary to that.

According to Dr. Quinn, amblyopia is a situation where the

brain does not develop good vision in an eye. Possible risk

factors include: eye misalignment (crossing), in which case

the brain turns off development of vision in one eye to

avoid double vision; or unequal refractive error in which

case the brain may ignore the eye with the more out-of-

focus image.

Early correction means a bright future

FROM tHE COVER

There are various ways to assess

whether a child prefers

the vision in one eye

over the other.

Laurel Quinn, MD

Ophhalmologis


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Tom Casperson, MD,

joined the Winona Health

Eye Care Center in

November, having spent more

than 30 years with Winona

Ophthalmology Associates.

Dr. Quinn and Dr. Caspersonprovide vision care for all

ages. In addition to eye

exams, Eye Care Center

services include corrective

lens prescriptions, expert

contact lens services, an

optical dispensary with a full

selection of eyeglasses (and fitting), surgical treatment of

eye diseases and eyelid repair procedures.

To measure refractive

error (requirement for

glasses) in young children,

I use lenses to neutralize

the focusing power of the

childs eye, Dr. Quinnsaid. For Angelina, I

prescribed glasses to

give each of her eyes

good focus, thereby

removing the advantage

that one eye had over

the other. This will

allow her brain a better

opportunity to develop

good vision in both

eyes and a better ability for her eyes to work together toprovide the best vision.

Kesala said that Angelina is adjusting well to wearing

glasses. You just want the best for your children, she said.

We really appreciate the TLC Dr. Quinn has given us

from the first appointment. She just has a wonderful

manner, and I can tell she really cares.

To schedule an appointment at the Winona Health

Eye Care Center, call 507.474.4760. The clinic is located

at 859 Mankato Avenue, Suite 330 (third floor of the new

Outpatient Clinic on the Winona Health campus.)

Glasses for children his age

are fleible, and he bows

have ear pieces ha wrap

more securel around he ear.

tom Casperson, MD

Ophhalmologis

Ease the effects of allergieson your eyes

If your eyes are irritated by seasonal or other allergies,ophthalmologist Laurel Quinn, MD, offers this advice:

Artificial tears may be soothing and helpful for rinsing

environmental allergens off the eye surface. She added

that occasionally, people prone to allergies will develop

sensitivities to preservatives in eye drops; so over-the-

counter artificial tear products that are preservative-free

may be safest.

Dr. Quinn also noted, Oral allergy medications can be

useful for all allergy symptomsincluding those of the

eyes. If these suggestions dont provide sufficientcomfort, there are special eye drops with action similar

to other allergy medicines.

Terry Donnal, MD, at Winona Healths Allergy & Asthma

Clinic, said, One common problem for people is

touching something they are allergic to, such as a cat,

with their hands, and then rubbing their eyes which

causes itchy, red eyes. Avoidance of your specific allergy

is ideal, but pills and eye drops will help with symptoms

right away.

Dr. Donnal emphasizes that learning what youreallergic to is an important first step in knowing how to

alleviate your symptoms. If oure seeking relief from

allergies, call he Winona Healh Allerg & Ashma

Clinic a 07.7.730.



When most adults think about exercise, they imagine

working out in the gym on a treadmill or liftingweights. But, for children, exercise means playing and being

physically active. Kids exercise during gym class, soccer

practice or dance class. And they also exercise during recess,

while riding bikes or just playing tag.

the man benefis of eerciseEveryone can benefit from regular exercise. A child who is

active will:

have stronger muscles and bones

have a leaner body because exercise helps control

body fat

be less likely to become overweight

decrease the risk of developing type 2 diabetes

possibly lower blood pressure and blood

cholesterol levels

have a better outlook on life

In addition to the health benefits of regular

exercise, kids who are physically fit sleep

better and are better able to handle

the physical, mental and emotional

challenges that a typical day

presentssuch as running tocatch a bus, bending to tie a

shoe, feeling alert during class

or studying for a test.

the hree elemens of phsical finessChildren should have opportunities and be encouraged

to do a variety of activities to develop endurance,

strength and flexibility, said Corrie Searles,

Winona Healths director of Outpatient

Rehabilitation.

Endurance is developed when someoneregularly engages in aerobic activity. During

aerobic exercise, the heart beats faster and a

person breathes harder. When done regularly and

for continuous periods of time, aerobic

activity strengthens the heart and

improves the bodys ability to

deliver oxygen to all its cells.

Examples of aerobic activities include basketball, jogging,

swimming and bicycling.

Improving strength doesnt necessarily mean lifting weights.

Although some children benefit from lifting weights,

Searles said, it should be done under the supervision of

an experienced adult who works with children. She added,

Most kids dont need a formal weight-training program to

be strong. Push-ups, stomach crunches, pull-ups and other

exercises help tone and strengthen muscles. And active

children naturally incorporate strength activities into their

play when they climb, practice handstands or wrestle.

Stretching exercises help improve flexibility, allowingmuscles and joints to bend and move easily through

their full range of motion. Kids stretch during everyday

activitiesreaching to get a toy just out of reach,

practicing the splits or flipping

over the couch.

How much eercise isenough?

The percentage of children who

are overweight has more than

doubled over the past 30 years.

Although many factors contribute to

this epidemic, a major factor is that kids

are becoming more sedentary. According

to the American Academy of Pediatrics

(AAP), the average child is watching

about 3 hours of television a day. And

the average child spends 5 1/2 hours on

all media combined, according to the

Kaiser Family Foundation.

So, how much exercise is enough?

According to the 2005 dietary guidelinesfrom the U.S. Department of Agriculture

(USDA) and the Department of Health

and Human Services (HHS), all children

2 years and older should get 60 minutes of

moderate to vigorous exercise on

most, preferably all, days of the week

One of the best ways to get children

to be more active, said Searles,

Are your children getting enough?

KIDSHEALtH FEAtURE

Exercise enhances physical and mental health



is to limit the amount of time spent in sedentary activities,

especially watching TV or playing video games. The AAPrecommends children under age 2 watch no TV at all and

screen time should be limited to no more than 1 to 2 hours

of quality programming a day for children 2 and older.

Another way to encourage physical activity in children is

to be a good exampleas an adult, practice good exercise

habits and/or engage in physical activity with your child.

Demonstrate how being active is important, said Searles.

Combining regular physical activity with a healthy diet is the

key to a healthy lifestyle. By understanding the importance of

being physically active, you can instill fun and healthy habitsthat will last a lifetime.

This article contains information used under license from KidsHealth(winonahealth.org/kidshealth). 2007The Nemours Foundation/

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The women who attended [Spanish pre-natal classes] were

very pleased with the information they received. The biggest

aspect that they learned during these classes was the

difference in medical care and medical procedures between

the United States and Mexico. The women were very pleased

with the instructor who led the classes. Amparo Tweety

Overing was an excellent teacher. Tweety created a

comfortable environment for the women and encouraged

them to ask questions and make comments throughout

the classes. We thank you for the great work and your

collaboration.

Faima Said

Eecuive Direcor, Projec FINE

My family was visiting Winona when they were involved

in an auto accident. My mother, father, aunt and uncle

received care in the Emergency Room at Community

Memorial Hospital. All their needs were met and the staff

was professional, efficient and just wonderful. Dad was the

only one seriously injured; he was treated in the Emergency

Room and admitted to the ICU [Intensive Care Unit].

After receiving care in the Emergency Room that day,

my mother also returned several times for bloodpressure checks. Dad was in ICU for about two weeks,

and he received excellent care from physical therapists,

doctors, nurses, assistants, dietary and housekeeping

staff. And, because we arent from the area, social workers

were so helpful in coordinating details.

On top of the injuries from the accident, Dad required

dialysis, and we were very happy with the surgeon who put

in his catheter and the physician and staff who cared for

him afterwards. Im very grateful for the excellent care my

family received at Community Memorial Hospital.

Sand WilkinsonSoughon, Wisconsin

Thank you to the Emergency Department staff and WAAS

[Winona Area Ambulance Service], especially Dr. Schubert,

Eleanor and Mary for taking good care of my father before

transferring him to St. Marys. With the excellent care you

gave him, the doctor at St. Marys stated that the Winona

Emergency Department did an excellent job of detecting theproblem and getting him up there to get the extra help he

needed. My father is home and doing great! Thank you for

all your hard work and dedication.

Cah Herr

Winona, Minnesoa

I have used the Emergency Room at different times and was

very pleased by the care and concern that I received, from

doctors down to housekeeping. And when I had surgery and

spent time in ICU, I could not have received better care

anywhere. I prefer Winona [Community Memorial] Hospital

and its Emergency Room over any other. I want to thank

everyone involved with my care.

Margare Hines

Kellogg, MN

Community comments about WinonaHealths Womens Imaging Center

Dr. Erwin and his assistant were both very caring and

thorough in their explanation of the exam that they did for

me. All staff members were helpful and very pleasant and

friendly. The new facility is beautiful!

Lovely facility! The feminine touches are evident and

appreciated. Thank you!

Community comments



Staff news

To make an appointment with a Winona Health professional, please see our telephone directory on page 15.

Kathryn Amundson PhD, MSW,

LICSW, joined Winona Health

Psychiatric & Counseling Services.

Dr. Amundson provides individual,

group and family therapy, with

special interests including depression

and self-care, attachment issues,

trauma and loss, and life transitions.

Corrie Searles, MPT, is Winona

Healths new director of Outpatient

Rehabilitation. Corries experience

includes directing the delivery of

therapy care in acute, long-term

care, home health and outpatient

services settings.

Aaron Schilling, PA-C, joined

Winona Health Sports &

Orthopaedic Specialists and

the Medical Staff of Community

Memorial Hospital. Aaron is fluent

in Spanish.

DeeAnn Johnson is now

Inpatient Pharmacy Director at

Community Memorial Hospital.

DeeAnn has been with Winona

Health since December 2001. She

previously was a staff pharmacist

at a 600-bed teaching hospital in

Denver.

Mark Allen is a new clinical

pharmacist at Winona Health.

Allen earned his Doctor of

Pharmacy degree from the

University of Minnesota and has

more than eight years of clinical

pharmacy experience.

Joel Stevens, PA-C, joined

Winona Health Sports &

Orthopaedic Specialists and


Memorial Hospital. In addition

to orthopaedics, Joel also has

experience in emergency medicine

and hospital medicine.

Joy Stevens, PA-C, joined the

staff at Rushford Clinic and


Memorial Hospital. She has

experience in family medicine,

emergency medicine, and

occupational health.

Brianna Frisch, DPT, in

Winona Healths Outpatient

Rehabilitation Department,

received her doctorate in Physical

Therapy; she is the first physical

therapist in the area to achieve this

level of education and credentialing.

Holli Wieser is Lake Winona

Manors director of resident

development. In this new position,

Holli works with the Therapeutic

Recreation Department and Lake

Winona Manor social workers to

ensure the best possible experience

for Lake Winona Manor residents.

Brian Zmolek recently joined

Winona Health as director of

quality resources. In this position,

Brian provides ongoing support,

training and coordination of

quality improvement initiatives

across the organization.



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(Picured: Auiliar Voluneer Jan Wanek.)

Volunteer contributionsIn 2006, Winona Health

Auxiliary Volunteers

provided 27,376 hours

of service to Winona

Health. Using the

current US average

hourly value for

volunteer time, that

amounts to a gift

equivalent to $493,863

in service time to

Winona Health. In

addition, Auxiliary

volunteers presented

a check at their annual

meeting in January for

$45,000 to be used for a patient/family pager system at Winona Health. An

additional $15,000 was awarded for scholarships, and $4,000 was given to benefit

Winona Healths Watkins Manor, Lake Winona Manor and Adith Miller and Roger

Metz Manors. The Auxiliary s monetary gifts in 2006 totalled $64,000.

2007 Auxiliary officers are: President, Julieanne Schwemer; President-Elect,

Edna Loughlin; Vice President, Grace Welle; Secretary, Ruth Dalleska;

Treasurer, Kathy Turner; Assistant Treasurer, Kim Schwab; Past President/

Steering, Fran Edstrom; Winona Health Board Representative, Kim Schwab.

If youre interested in becoming a volunteer, please call 507.457.4394 or

visit winonahealth.org.

2006 Auiliar presiden Fran Edsrom (lef) passes

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FOUNDAtION & AUxILIARy NEWS

Auxiliary eventsFor more information on any of

these events, call the Volunteer Services

office at 507.474.3328.

Used Book andVideo Sale,April 1113Community

Memorial Hospital

lobby. The sale features

a great selection of books, videos,

DVDs and music tapes. Proceeds benefit

Auxiliary projects such as funding

healthcare-related scholarships and

purchasing hospital equipment. Donationsare currently being accepted. The sale is:

Wednesday, April 11: 10 a .m.7 p.m.

Thursday, April 12: 7 a.m.7 p.m.

Friday, April 13: 7 a.m.11 a.m.

Auiliar Garage Sale, Ma 420 E. Sarnia Street. The Winona Health

Auxiliarys Garage Sale will be held in

conjunction with the 100-mile Garage

Sale. Watch for further details.

Friday, May 4: 7 a.m.5 p.m.

Saturday, May 5: 7 a.m.noon

Vicorian tea, Ma 12Watkins Manor Great Hall. Volunteers

prepare a wonderful light menu of tea

sandwiches and delicate treats and, of

course, tea. Fresh floral

arrangements in teapots

will be for sale. This

is a perfect event for

mothers and daughters

for the afternoon before Mothers Day.Tickets required; seatings at noon

and 2 p.m.

Birhda Ball, Sepember Mark your calendars for the Auxiliarys

annual Birthday Ball. Details will be

available on our website this summer.



TelephonedirectoryWINONA HEALtH AFFILIAtES

Winona Health ........................................................... 454.3650

Toll Free.........................................................800.944.3960

Community Memorial Hospital.............................. 454.3650

Lake Winona Manor (nursing home)...................... 457.4366

Watkins Manor (assisted living) .............................. 494.7400

Adith Miller/Roger Metz Manors (memory care) ... 454.0179Winona Area Hospice Services ............................... 457.4468

Home Care .................................................................. 457.4468

Parkview Pharmacy ................................................... 454.4925

Winona Health Foundation ..................................... 474.3328

Physician Clinics

Allergy & Asthma Clinic .................................. 474.7830

Eye Care Center .................................................. 474.4760

Occupational Health Clinic ............................. 474.7830

Psychiatric & Counseling Services ................. 454.2606

Rushford Clinic ................................................... 864.7726

Sports & Orthopaedic Specialists ................... 474.6600

Urgent Care Clinic ............................................. 474.7830

DEPARtMENtS

Administration ........................................................... 494.7371

Business Office/Billing Information....................... 457.4369

Community Relations ............................................... 474.3328

Department of Behavioral Medicine (Inpatient) . 457.4362

Dialysis ......................................................................... 457.4391

Family Birth Center ................................................... 457.4345

Gift Shop ...................................................................... 457.4450

Health Information Management........................... 457.4483

Human Resources ...................................................... 457.4490

Laboratory ................................................................... 457.4323

Nutrition & Diabetes Education ............................. 457.4329

Radiology/ Imaging Services (Bone Densitometry,

CT, Digital X-ray, Echocardiography, MRI,

Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound & Womens

Imaging/Mammography) ................................... 457.4320

Rehabilitation Services (CardiopulmonaryRehabilitation, Massage Therapy, Occupational

Therapy, Physical Therapy, SpeechLanguage

Pathology)............................................................. 457.4329

Respiratory Care......................................................... 457.4326

Sleep Lab ...................................................................... 453.3789

Surgery ......................................................................... 457.4440

Telecare ........................................................................ 457.4466

Volunteer Services ..................................................... 457.4394

Winonas Health Online Helpline ....................888.287.1024

All phone numbers on this page use area code 507

The U C Cc is available on weekends for

minor injuries or conditions a person would usually

present to a primary care provider. Urgent Care is

open Saturdays from noon to 8 p.m. and Sundays

from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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Second Wednesday of every month, 67 p.m.

CMH, Parkview Conference Room

507.457.4560

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April 5, or June 7, 6:308:30 p.m.

CMH, Lake Winona Manor Classroom

$10 per person/couple

Registration required: 507.457.4338

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6-week course, 6:308:30 p.m.

May 1June 5 (Tuesdays)

May 23June 27 (Wednesdays)

July 10August 14 (Tuesdays)

CMH, B.A. Miller Auditorium


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Friday, 6:308:30 p.m. and Saturday,

8 a.m.3 p.m.

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Four-session class held on Tuesdays

May 1, 8, 15, 22 6:30-7:30 p.m.

CMH, Lake Winona Manor Classroom

$60 per person/couple


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3-hour course offered:

March 15, 7:3010:30 a.m.

March 28, 58 p.m.

April 5, 7:3010:30 a.m.

April 19, 7:3010:30 a.m.

May 9, 58 p.m.

May 17, 7:3010:30 a.m.

May 31, 7:3010:30 a.m.


$30. Registration required: 507.457.4491

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Informational sessions:

March 19, 9:3010:30 a.m.

May 21, 6:307:30 p.m.

Working sessions:

March 26, 9:3010:30 a.m.

May 28, 6:307:30 p.m.


507.474.3328

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Wednesdays, 1:303:30 p.m.

Womens Health Library, 3rd floor,

new Outpatient Clinic on the Winona

Health campus, 859 Mankato Ave.

507.453.3700

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First Monday of the month, 78 p.m.


Call 507.457.4491

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May 24, 57:30 p.m.


Registration required, $25

Call 507.457.4491

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EVENtS, CLASSES & SUPPORt GROUPS

Nonprofit Org

U.S. Postage

Paid

Winona, MN

Permit No. 72855 Mankato Ave.

Winona, MN 55987

For a complete calendar of events and more

information about our services and programs,

please visit our website: wohh.o.

We welcome your questions and comments.

Winona Healh Auiliar Evens

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May 45, 420 E. Sarnia Street

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Saturday, May 12, Watkins Manor

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Saturday, September 8

For more information about these Auxiliary

events,please see p.14 or call 507.474.3328.

Winona Health Celebrates Women!Saturday,April28Kryzsko Commons, East Hall,Winona State University Campus

88:45 a.m. Registration8:459:30 a.m. Breakfast & featured

speaker Katy Smith9:35 a.m. Informational booths open;

free health screenings1010:45 a.m. Breakout Sessions featuring

womens health issues11:15-noon Breakout Sessions featuring

womens health issues

Registration is required as seating is

limited: see p.3 or call 507.457.4161.

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